【法国】G7 Seeks to Halt Trade of Russian ‘Blood Diamonds’
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the recent extension of Western sanctions to include Russian diamonds, a sector previously exempt despite its…
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【德国】The New Blood Diamonds: How the West Aims to Stop Russia’s Gem Trade
Editor’s NoteThe G7’s proposed inspection regime for Russian diamonds aims to curb Kremlin revenues but risks destabilizing the global diamond…
【Antwerp, Bel】Belgium and Blood Diamonds: The Noose Tightens
Editor’s NoteThis article examines Belgium’s continued import of Russian diamonds, a multi-billion euro trade that has become a contentious political…
【Antwerp, Bel】”Blood Diamonds” for Putin’s War Chest: Russia’s Gem Frenzy for the Ukraine War
Editor’s NoteThis article examines a critical gap in EU sanctions, detailing how Russian diamonds continue to generate significant revenue for the…
【Antwerp, Bel】Russian Gems: Belgium Grapples with Diamond Trade
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the growing political pressure, notably from Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, to include Russian…
【Central Afri】Investigation Reveals Russian Wagner Group Sells ‘Blood Diamonds’
Editor’s NoteThis article is based on an investigation by the European Investigative Collaborations (EIC) consortium, alleging that the Wagner Group…
【Antwerp, Bel】The Business of Blood Diamonds: Why the Kremlin Still Profits from Gems
Editor’s NoteThis article explores Antwerp’s pivotal role in the global diamond trade, detailing how the city handles a dominant share of both rough…
【Antwerp, Bel】Europe Still Imports Diamonds from Russia
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the continued flow of Russian diamonds into European markets, specifically through the Antwerp trading hub,…
【Russia】The ‘Blood’ Diamonds Are Not DiCaprio’s, But Russia’s
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the challenges of enforcing sanctions on Russian diamonds, highlighting how complex supply chains and geopolitical…
【France】Natural vs. Synthetic Diamond: A Summit Showdown
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the significant shift in public perception towards synthetic diamonds following the 2007 film *Blood Diamond*,…